Seattle

I left Portland yesterday afternoon and headed north into Washington. I was able to set up a visit at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma yesterday then today camped out at a Panera Bread Co. near the University of Washington campus because they are not yet in session so I couldn’t set up anything on campus. Panera has the most amazing internet access. I have had zero problems with the network all day and got to enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. I love the sound of great conversation and laughter.

This is the lonely part of my trip. I got to spend 5 days with Nick and Alice, along with visits with Stasi and Sam, and Kim will join me for NACAC on Thursday, but I’m by myself right now. It has been awhile since I traveled by myself and it is amazing how much I miss having someone to talk to. Being on the west coast is difficult for Matt and me because he is two hours ahead of me so I always have to remember to call early in the evening or I catch him after he has gone to sleep. I ought to get used to being alone because most of my trips after this (including my marathon Idaho-Los Angeles trip at the end of October) will be solo. It is also difficult to communication during softball season because Matt is so busy.

I plan to head to a mall after I leave Panera so I can walk around for awhile and grab some dinner. It is always really strange to walk into a restaurant and have the host/hostess say “just one this evening?”. “Yes, just one” – is my typical response. I am looking forward to getting a good walk in before I head back to the hotel for the evening.